SW1A 1NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1NN

SW1A 1NN, Westminster has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1319.74 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1NN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1A postcode area, which has experienced 38 crimes and a crime rate of 188.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1A 1NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1NN, encompassing approximately 197 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1A 1NN area, explore the SW1A 1NN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)

SW1A 1NN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 74
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 16

SW1A 1NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person721319.7426.32%
Other theft48364.06118.18%
Violence and sexual offences27242.71-3.57%
Vehicle crime27136.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour24136.5214.29%
Shoplifting22121.35120.00%
Robbery13111.2418.18%
Criminal damage and arson1065.73233.33%
Public order650.56-14.29%
Burglary530.3466.67%
Other crime325.2850.00%
Bicycle theft215.17-33.33%
Drugs210.11-60.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57945.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences28288.220.00%
Other theft22141.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21111.240.00%
Vehicle crime15106.190.00%
Robbery1175.850.00%
Shoplifting1055.620.00%
Public order750.56600.00%
Drugs535.400.00%
Bicycle theft325.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.170.00%
Burglary315.170.00%
Other crime215.170.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.06-88.89%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25283.16-75.96%
Violence and sexual offences14126.41-50.00%
Public order970.7950.00%
Other theft445.51-90.91%
Shoplifting320.23-90.62%
Drugs115.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1041516.949.47%
Other theft44525.87-43.59%
Vehicle crime39222.48143.75%
Shoplifting32197.203.23%
Violence and sexual offences28161.81-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour24141.58-11.11%
Robbery11121.3537.50%
Burglary655.62-25.00%
Public order630.3420.00%
Drugs330.34-40.00%
Other crime215.170.00%
Bicycle theft110.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person951577.61-40.25%
Other theft78480.36-22.77%
Shoplifting31394.40-20.51%
Violence and sexual offences30156.75-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour27151.69-15.62%
Vehicle crime16136.52-5.88%
Burglary880.90166.67%
Robbery840.45-57.89%
Drugs540.450.00%
Public order525.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson425.28-60.00%
Other crime220.230.00%
Bicycle theft210.110.00%
Possession of weapons110.110.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1592179.3321.37%
Other theft101803.98-0.98%
Shoplifting39510.7077.27%
Violence and sexual offences34197.20-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour32171.9233.33%
Robbery19161.815.56%
Vehicle crime1796.07-50.00%
Public order1085.9611.11%
Criminal damage and arson1050.5625.00%
Drugs550.560.00%
Burglary325.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft215.17100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1312032.7087.14%
Other theft102662.4036.00%
Violence and sexual offences44515.7657.14%
Vehicle crime34222.4878.95%
Anti-social behaviour24171.92-25.00%
Shoplifting22121.3515.79%
Robbery18111.24100.00%
Burglary991.02200.00%
Public order945.51-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson845.5133.33%
Bicycle theft140.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft751410.750.00%
Theft from the person70379.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32353.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences28161.810.00%
Vehicle crime19141.580.00%
Shoplifting1996.070.00%
Public order1396.070.00%
Robbery965.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson645.510.00%
Burglary330.340.00%
Drugs315.170.00%
Bicycle theft215.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 713 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 89.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202457
May 202425
April 2024104
January 202495
December 2023159
November 2023131
October 202370

A total of 474 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202422
May 20244
April 202444
January 202478
December 2023101
November 2023102
October 202375

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
May 202414
April 202428
January 202430
December 202334
November 202344
October 202328

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202439
January 202416
December 202317
November 202334
October 202319

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202411
January 20248
December 202319
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
May 20249
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202424
January 202427
December 202332
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
May 20243
April 202432
January 202431
December 202339
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 1NN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total74
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 7. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 21. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1